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[fourwheeler] Firing Order: Trailers and 4x4s
Many wheelers have significant trailer towing experience. Look around the parking lot of almost any off-road area and you’ll see a collection of trailers, usually a mix of bumper tow and gooseneck. You can see this at almost any trailhead in Moab, Utah. Don’t know where a trail starts? Just get a general idea and View the full article
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[motorsport] Jeff Gordon featured on NASCAR Heat 4 Gold Edition cover
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (August 15, 2019) – 704Games, NASCAR Team Properties’ exclusive console simulation-style video game licensee, today announced that four-time NASCAR Champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon will grace the cover of the special NASCAR Heat 4 Gold Edition. The limited release will be available in North America this September on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Ford unveils new-look Mustang for 2020 Xfinity Series
The Xfinity Series Mustang marks the fifth all-new motorsports Mustang unveiled in the past year. It joins the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, NHRA Funny Car division, Virgin Australia Supercars Championship, and grassroots Cobra Jet, which have all found their way to Victory Lane in their respective forms of racing. “We’ve always talked about Mustang being a car that was born to race ...Keep reading View the full article
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[autosport] DiBenedetto fails to secure Leavine NASCAR Cup seat for 2020
Despite "fighting" for his place, Matt DiBenedetto has failed to secure a Leavine Family Racing NASCAR Cup Series drive next year in what he described as "devastating news" View the full article
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[motorsport] DiBenedetto won't return to Leavine Family Racing in 2020
In a statement released Thursday, DiBenedetto said, “I got the devastating news that I will not be able to return to Leavine Family Racing next season. Nonetheless, I can’t express how thankful I am for Bob, Sharon, Matt Diliberto and everyone at LFR and Toyota for allowing me to do exactly what I set out to do, which was showcase my talent. “It has been exciting for us as a team to get ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] 2019 NASCAR Bristol night race weekend schedule
The schedule is subject to change. All times Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT). Thursday, Aug. 15 9:05 a.m. Truck Series practice (TV: None) 10:05 a.m. Xfinity Series practice (NBC Sports Streaming) 11:05 a.m. Truck Series final practice (TV: None) 12:05 p.m. K&N Pro Series East final practice (TV: None) 1:35 p.m. Xfinity Series final practice (NBC Sports ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Toyo Tires Trailpass Experience Set for Hood River County Fairgrounds
Hundreds of off-road outdoor enthusiasts and overlanders will gather in Oregon next month for the Toyo Tires Trailpass Experience. The event is free and open to the public. The Toyo Tires Trailpass Experience will feature display vehicles, industry vendors, how-to demos, workshops, a photography class, games, raffles, food, and more. Attendees have the opportunity to View the full article
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[fourwheeler] The Truck Show Podcast Bonus Episode: DECKED OUT Giveaway Winner Announced!
The Truck Show Podcast Presented by Nissan in association with DECKED… …is a fun, irreverent, and edgy look at today’s world of custom and factory trucks, hosted by automotive journalist Sean Holman and veteran Los Angeles radio personality Jay “Lightning” Tilles. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the latest episode of The Truck Show Podcast. View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR Roundtable: Harvick emerging as a title contender
With two wins in the last four races, should we consider Kevin Harvick a legitimate championship contender this season? Jim Utter: Absolutely. I always had a feeling that once Harvick and his No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing team finally cracked Victory Lane this season, the floodgates would open. He's now won twice in the last four races. And there are plenty of tracks ahead on which he has ...Keep reading View the full article
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[foxsports]
Chastain eyeing Truck Series title to close tumultuous year
Chastain eyeing Truck Series title to close tumultuous year View the full article
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[foxsports]
David Ragan turning to part-time NASCAR racing in 2020
NASCAR veteran David Ragan plans to scale back his racing schedule starting next season View the full article
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[motorsport] David Ragan retiring from full-time NASCAR competition
In a statement released by his Front Row Motorsports team on Wednesday, Ragan announced his decision to step away from full-time competition after this season but said he remained open to competing on a part-time basis in various series. “I’ve prayed and heavily considered this decision, but for myself and my family, I believe this is the right thing to do. I am a husband and a father to ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Rezvani Motors Unveils 2020 Tank
Rezvani Motors just unveiled the 2020 Tank. Although it is technically not new (since it first came to market in 2017), Rezvani has made some major upgrades. This extreme off-road utility vehicle literally comes with all of the bells and whistles—and then some. The Tank has an on-demand four-wheel drive system and is part urban View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Self-Made 1982 CJ
We get a letter to the editor or a comment on one of our social media channels concerning the built versus bought debate on almost a daily basis. Some won’t have anything to do with the other, some express their distrust of the other, and some refuse to be seen in public with the other, View the full article
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[motorsport] Matt DiBenedetto to run Road America Xfinity race for JGR
DiBenedetto hasn't started an Xfinity Series race since 2016, but that'll change later this month at Road America. He will pilot Joe Gibbs Racing's No. 18 Xfinity Series Toyota Supra at the road course with backing from iK9. DiBenedetto competes full-time in the Cup Series with Leavine Family Racing, a team that has a technical alliance with JGR. But DiBenedetto's history with the ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Episode 81 of The Truck Show Podcast: Chillin’ at the 500 5-Star Listener Meetup
The Truck Show Podcast Presented by Nissan in association with DECKED… …is a fun, irreverent, and edgy look at today’s world of custom and factory trucks, hosted by automotive journalist Sean Holman and veteran Los Angeles radio personality Jay “Lightning” Tilles. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the latest episode of The Truck Show Podcast. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] DIY Overlanding: Dan Cressall Built His 2008 Dodge Ram for Overlanding—Or Did Overlanding Build His Ram?
Young Dan Cressall’s father regaled him with stories about taking his early Ford Bronco off-road through mountain trails, so as a teen, Dan looked to his own two-by Toyota pickup to satisfy the same growing wanderlust. Yet he’d learn quickly that he’d need a 4×4 to take him farther down the trails less traveled. But View the full article
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[motorsport] How winning in NASCAR has changed for Kevin Harvick
Sunday’s victory at Michigan International Speedway was Harvick’s second of the 2019 Cup Series season and 47th of his career. Now at 43 years old, there has been more talk of late about when he will retire than how much more he can achieve. That overlooks a very important statistic, however – Harvick won his only Cup title and now 24 of his 47 career wins since his ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Top Gear Is Coming to the MotorTrend App On August 30
Maybe it’s The Stig. Maybe it’s the raw humor of Clarkson, Hammond, and May. Maybe it’s the lure of the luxurious and not-so-luxurious vehicles themselves. Whatever your motivation—and with a worldwide audience of 350 million, it’s safe to say you’re not alone—if you want to see more of the landmark series Top Gear, we’ve got View the full article
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[motorsport] Michigan top-five fuels Kyle Larson's surge towards playoffs
Thanks to several cars running out of fuel late in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway, Larson was able to come away with a third-place finish. Larson wasn’t contending for a win in the race but it was his third consecutive finish of eighth or better that has left him in a solid position to make the playoffs with three races remaining in the regular ...Keep reading View the full article
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Winner’s Weekend: Kevin Harvick and Rodney Childers at Michigan
Kevin Harvick and Rodney Childers reveal the strategy that brought them to Victory Lane at Michigan International Speedway. View the full article
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[motorsport] Despite setback Jimmie Johnson plans to 'fight for every point'
Johnson’s already tenuous position on making the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoffs got a lot worse in Sunday’s Consumers Energy 400. Just 15 laps into the race, Johnson hit the wall off Turn 2, doing considerable damage to his No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. “The right side tires went into the PJ1 (track compound) and as soon as I got my tires in it, I went ...Keep reading View the full article
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[foxsports]
Column: Bristol needs "cage rattling" to spark playoff push
Column: Bristol needs "cage rattling" to spark playoff push View the full article
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[motorsport] Rodney Childers cashed in on second chance at Michigan win
Childers, crew chief for the No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford driven by Kevin Harvick, had come to the June race at Michigan International Speedway with a fast car and good game plan to pick up a victory. Read Also: Kevin Harvick has the fuel and takes the win at Michigan Unfortunately, the No. 4 team got thrown off its stride and had to alter its strategy to deal with ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Towing Products: From Engine Performance to Rubber Meeting the Road and Everything in Between
There are, give or take, a zillion and one products to make towing and hauling a better experience. And it’s pretty easy to find out the areas in which your truck is finding the struggle real. We’ve dug up a bunch of towing solutions, focused mainly on performance, ride, and the hitch area of a View the full article